City

Howard Lake, MN

2 ZIP codes · Wright County · Minnesota

👥3,555Population

💰$100,054Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg

🎂46.7Median Age

🏠$287,100Median Home Value≈ Avg

🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg

📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg

People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)

♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White95.5%

Hispanic1.1%

Black0.1%

Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5

5–17

13%

18–24

25–44

23%

45–64

31%

65+

Key Indicators

Median Age	46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size	2.35
Below Poverty	6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads	39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment	1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma	15 (0.6%)
HS Graduate	1,018 (39.5%)
Some College	243 (9.4%)
Associates	292 (11.3%)
Bachelors	432 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree	576 (22.4%)

Education

No HS0.6%

HS Grad39.5%

Some College9.4%

Associates11.3%

Bachelors16.8%

Graduate22.4%

Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner83.0%

Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k

$50k–$100k

$100k–$150k

$150k–$200k

14%

$200k–$300k

33%

$300k–$500k

30%

Over $500k

16%

Financials

Median HH Income	$100,054 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value	$287,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio	2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent	$952/mo
Total Housing Units	1,679
Vacant Units	190

Income Distribution

Under $25k

$25k–$50k

11%

$50k–$75k

15%

$75k–$100k

14%

$100k–$150k

26%

$150k–$200k

17%

Over $200k

Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone

85%

Walked

Work From Home

15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min

29%

15–30 min

23%

30–45 min

16%

Over 45 min

32%

Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940

1940s–1950s

1960s–1970s

13%

1980s–1990s

20%

2000+

57%

About Howard Lake, MN

Howard Lake is a city in Minnesota, located in Wright County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 3,555 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Howard Lake is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,054 is above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Howard Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $952 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howard Lake is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.5%).

Howard Lake, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Howard Lake

ZIP	Population	Median Income	Median Home	Median Rent	Unemp.	College	Owner Occ.
55349	3,555	$100,054	$287,100	$952	1.6%	39.1%	83.0%

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